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Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Limited

United Kingdom

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

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Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. You will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with a diverse group of specialists, and engage in a rewarding role that includes anaesthesia monitoring and inpatient care. The position offers competitive salary ranging from £25,397 to £35,000 based on experience, alongside 5 weeks of annual leave and various professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary
5 weeks annual leave
Fully funded CPD
Subsidised gym membership
Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

  • Passionate about delivering exceptional pet care.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Experience with monitoring anaesthesia is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive team.
  • Engage with various specialist vets in multiple disciplines.
  • Participate in weekend rota and on-call duties as required.

Skills

Anaesthesia monitoring
Nurse-led consults
Catheter placements
Blood sampling
Inpatient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification
Job description
Join Our Growing Team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and making pets your top priority? At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, this is more than a job—it's our mission. We're an innovative, rapidly expanding, RCVS specialist-led referral hospital near Derby, and we want you to be part of our dedicated nursing team.

About Us

Dovecote is a leading multi-disciplinary referral hospital based in Castle Donington, specialising in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Oncology, and Dermatology. Our services also include certificate-led Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology, alongside a first opinion and out-of-hours emergency service for the local community. Equipped with cutting-edge digital imaging facilities—MRI, CT, digital X-ray, and ultrasound—we're at the forefront of veterinary care and innovation.

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[Dovecote Veterinary Hospital | The Vet Collection | Veterinary Referral Hospital | Dovecote Veterinary Referrals]

The Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse on our expanding team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative and supportive environment.

  • Hours: 40 hours per week, structured over four 10-hour shifts
  • Shift Times: Scheduled between 07:30 and 19:30
  • Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch daily
  • Days Off: Three days off per week
  • Weekend Rota: Participate in our weekend rota with time off in lieu
  • Out of Hours: Some weekend out-of-hours shifts supporting our Mi-Night service alongside inpatient care
Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Join a passionate nursing team of 24 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 1 Student VN, committed to your personal and professional growth
  • Engage in a varied and rewarding role including anaesthesia monitoring, nurse-led consults, catheter placements, blood sampling, and inpatient care
  • Work alongside a diverse group of specialist vets across Neurology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and First Opinion Surgery
  • Thrive in a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary: £25,397 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
  • 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, with a flexible 4-week buy/sell holiday scheme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
  • Heavily discounted pet treatments and products
  • Fully funded CPD and professional fees
  • Auto-enrolment in the company pension scheme
  • Subsidised gym membership, cycle-to-work schemes, and wellness initiatives

Discover all our benefits here: [What We Offer]

Our Culture

A recent CVS-wide survey highlighted that the biggest reason our colleagues love working here is our team. We foster an inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative culture where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to excel.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse eager to grow your career within a forward-thinking, specialist-led team, we want to hear from you.

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